Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Kenneth Anderson, 37, of Joliet, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge Daniel Rippy to 30 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X felony. Anderson pled guilty of the offense before Judge Rippy on June 13. The child was 11 years […]
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K-9 ‘Jet’ Sworn-in; Newest Member of LU Police Department
The Lewis University Police Department has a new, four-legged team member – emotional support K9 “Jet,” a three-month-old Golden Retriever purchased by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Jet is Lewis University’s first canine officer, and the 14th police K-9 Glasgow has provided throughout Will County. […]
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Efficiencies Spotlighted at Records Management Department
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is spotlighting the accomplishments of the Will County Records Management Department, which underwent several turnaround efforts during the past two years under the leadership of Director Jennifer A. Scharf. Scharf retired on Friday, June 23, after a 18-year career with county government. As director, Scharf led departmental staff in addressing […]
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Blaique Morgan Sentenced to 27 Years in Murder of Neighbor
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Blaique Morgan, 26, of Joliet, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Vincent Cornelius to 27 years in prison in the death of Robert Bielec, his next-door neighbor in 2016. Judge Cornelius found Morgan guilty of two counts of First-Degree Murder on November 14, 2022, following a bench trial […]
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Helping Hands Food Distribution June 30!
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be distributing food on Friday, June 30, rather than Wednesday, July 5, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building, Crawford and First Streets in Peotone. The line forms on West Street at the alley entrance. The date has been changed because of the July 4 holiday […]
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Will County Board Squabble Over Environmental Concerns Delays Romeoville Oil Pipeline Project
By Stephen Nelson A decade old proposal to build an oil pipeline and storage tank facility on a property on Ninth Street in Romeoville faces another delay after the Will County Board, at its June 15 meeting, voted to send it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further clarification of the environmental risks. […]
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Glasgow Hosts ‘From Disclosure to Healing’ Child Sexual Abuse Conference
Professionals throughout Will County, in fields ranging from education to law enforcement, attended the June 14 “From Disclosure to Healing” conference hosted by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow. Conference speakers addressed topics that included how predators groom children, navigating the system as the parent of a child who has been sexually abused, and child […]
Posted inVedette College, Vedette Schools, Will County
Glasgow Donates $5,000 to JJC for License Plate Recognition Devices
Countywide contributions to Safety Initiative now total $125,000. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow donated $5,000 to Joliet Junior College for the purchase of two automated license plate recognition devices that play a critical role in helping apprehend carjackers and other violent criminals. Glasgow presented the check before JJC President Clyne Namuo and Police Chief […]
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Community Health Center Earns Joint Commission Gold Seal in Three Areas
The Will County Community Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Care Medical Home, Ambulatory Health Care, and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and […]
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Former School Bus Driver Sentenced to 76 Years in Murder for Hire Plot
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, was sentenced recently to 76 years in prison by Circuit Judge David Carlson. Shepherd was sentenced to 39 years in prison for solicitation of murder for hire and 37 years for solicitation of murder, both Class X felonies, to be served consecutively. […]